SUMMER TRENDS (I): EMBROIDERING

One of the trendiest embellishments of the season is embroidery. Embroidery upgrades instantly every simple outfit and it is a way to make minimalist dresses pop. Embroidered bombers worn over a monochromatic ensemble elevate your outfit. Even if you are not very fond of  wearing embroidering in your clothes , you can use a handbag…

THE MOST TRENDY HANDBAGS OF THIS SEASON

Each season designers and fashion gurus propose their trends so It is good to see what we  have from other seasons that matches with the trends and maybe if we love one trend we can buy a piece or two to refresh our wardrobe. Today I would like to comment my favourite types of trendy…

LAST DAYS OF SPRING: MAY RECAP

Another moth is over so here we select the best images and looks of May just to give a snapshot of what we have had in the blog. Thanks again for your support and please if you want to receive all the post, you could suscribe to my mailing list. May started with a horrible…

BLACK AND OFF – WHITE

Today I have the pleasure to introduce a chic outfit based on a smart dress on daily basis. The dress is quite old and was purchased at www.axparis.com. AX Paris used to have a plus-size section which now is on sale. They still keep a good taste for dresses but only in regular sizes. This dress…

SO FRESH, SO CLEAN: A NEW COLLECTION OF STRAW BASKETS

Most people associate straw and wicker baskets with summer.  However I have been using them all year round as my passion for these natural materials is well known. Many concepts, materials and looks have transcended their former boundaries so why not wearing straw and wicker baskets all year round. These type of baskets are cute,…

PINK LADY

For sure spring is here in Madrid. Today our patron saint day, Saint Isidro,  was warm and sunny. Temperatures rose significally and I decided to wear for first time one of my recent purchases, a lace applique floral mini dress from ASOS. I had a crush on it as soon as I saw it in…

DENIM COLLECTION

Back to the basics is something we should do from time to time. Today we have a collection of denim pieces in my wardrobe, denim in form of Kimono, jacket, dress, jeans, shirts and skirts. I still miss my blazer and my denim biker but,for sure, you will see them pretty soon. What are your…

SHOPPING ON LINE (II): MY FAVOURITE BRITISH BRANDS

Shopping on line for plus sizes is a good opportunity to find pieces that are not available in local boutiques. In countries like Spain there is not a wide range of plus size friendly  and affordable brands so shopping on line is a good way to get  nice clothes. It is true that Violeta by…

FLORAL FIT AND FLARE DRESS

My favorite dresses are bodycon and fit and flare. But if I were told to get only one dress to take to an island I will opt for a floral fit and flare. My suggestion is to have at least a couple of fit and flare dresses. One in a bold pattern and other in…

A WOMAN IN A GREY CAPE

Those who follow the blog will know how much I love capes. People consider them not very flattering but for me they are versatile and convenient as they gently embrace my body. In wintertime, they are useful as they are an easy way for layering. But the same thing applies for spring time when you…